RYBINSK (Yaroslavl region), Mar 6, Sergey Fuks. Suspension story Russian skiers from international competitions are very annoying, said three-time Olympic champion Alexander Bolshunov. Against the backdrop of aggravated Russian-Ukrainian relations, the International Ski Federation (FIS) first deprived Russia of the right to host the World Cup Final in Tyumen, and then decided not to allow participation in competitions under the auspices of the organization of athletes from Russia and Belarus. This decision was made in accordance with the recommendation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) against the background of the aggravation of Russian-Ukrainian relations. The ban will be in effect until the end of the 2021/22 season. «This situation annoys me. This is incomprehensible. I hope everything will work out in the near future, everything will return to its place and we will be able to continue to participate (in international competitions). This is a separate issue, separate events where the strongest should compete. After all, sport is the world,» Bolshunov told reporters. «There are individual athletes who support us, but there are those who do not. I can’t answer for sure. After these events, I am with them didn't talk,» he added.
